It’s safe to say many video games based on movies themes have low expectations.

This is often due to short production deadlines, lack of funding, etc.

However, that trend seems to be reversing lately.

For example Blood Stone 007 isn’t even based on an actual movie, as it is the Bond character from the popular series. And with no new Bond movies on the horizon, this game may help fill the gap for Bond fanatics.

As expected, it follows the path of a James Bond movie, complete with Daniel Craig cast as Bond. Then throw in tight game play and action deserving of the Bond theme, and you have the formula for a bit of magic.

I don’t usually have a lot of time to devote to each game, but this offering had me going back for more after my initial session, which for me, is a true sign of quality.

While the story line has an accuracy that any Bond fan would appreciate, it is the game play that will have you going back for more. Check out the video below for more on all that, but in the meantime, know you will not regret giving this game a shot. It surprised me, and I’m confident it will surprise you, too.

When I sat down with Tron Evolution (by Disney Interactive Studios), I had a feeling of familiarity that I couldn’t place.

Then I came across a reference to its resemblance to Prince Of Persia[1] (by Ubisoft) and it made sense. While it is impossible to not see that the games were derived from the same platform, the developers at Disney still managed to do a good job of creating a Tron experience that enthusiasts will appreciate.

After all, Prince of Persia was a good enough video game to have a movie made after it, not the other way around.

Tron offers some nice variety through different levels, and the difficulty in game play helps give it respectability. Personally, I found the light cycle online multi-player mode to be the most appealing.

If you didn’t like the movie, you probably won’t like the game. But if you’re a Tron nut, then give the game a go and get another dose of the unique cyber world Tron has become famous for.